Hallmarking slumps 11.8% in July

The total number of hallmarked items dropped 11.8% in July, a decrease of 92,333 pieces when compared with the same…

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H&T Pawnbrokers’ first half profits soar 42.3%

The UK’s largest pawnbroking group, H&T, has revealed a jump in profits in the first half of the year, despite…

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Holts Academy partners with Claire Adler for advice seminar at IJL

Holts Academy has announced it has partnered with writer and communications consultant, Claire Adler, for seminar at this year’s International…

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136.24-carat diamond recovered by Alrosa

Mining firm Alrosa Group has announced the recovery of a 136.24-carat diamond from its Nyurbinskaya mine. The gem-quality rough diamond,…

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Western investors drive gold demand to near-record high

Western investors have driven the demand for gold to a near-record high, according to a new report from the World…

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Small firms ‘could deliver one million more apprenticeships’, says FSB

Small firms could create a million new apprenticeships with the right support from the government, the Federation of Small Businesses…

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Petra recovers 138.57-carat white diamond

Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of a 138.57-carat white diamond from its Cullinan mine in South Africa. The diamond…

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De Beers partners with NAJ to launch new diamond grading service

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced a partnership with De Beers’ diamond grading service in the UK. The…

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Weston Beamor joins Somme poppy pins project

Weston Beamor has announced a new project that will see it cast poppy pins designed to commemorate the 100th anniversary…

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Jewellery and watches ‘best performing’ retail segment in July

Jewellery and watch sales were found to be the best performing sector in July, as overall retail sales picked up.…

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